Nicholas M Buckle Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes: - Conduct analysis that will validate the crew compliment. - Execution of an Occupational Analysis, and will support the validity of CSC Crew models and simulations. - Review technical, functional, operational, and occupational data sources - Make recommendations for application on CSC.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Currently assigned to the HMCS Ville-de-Québec.• Major accomplishments: o Enhanced operations effectiveness by analyzing and documenting experiences. Designated as the Lessons Learned Coordinator for the unit. o Maintained operational security by obtaining and controlling classified material relevant to the mission. Designated as the Classified Standard Documents Custodian for the unit.• Most valuable learning experience: o I improved my understanding of the stresses my team of 18 members go through, enabling me to help them navigate resources and appropriate services to return to work as quickly as possible.• Supervisor testimonial: o “You could not have gotten a better person to untangle that mess. He will figure out all the problems, get solutions and train the team to meet the objectives.” – Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Bell

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Assigned to ships, facilities and headquarters, successfully completed exercises, projects and missions.• List of units, and types of tasks and missions: o HMCS Halifax, Naval Forces Readiness, Canadian Space Operations Centre, HMCS Charlottetown. o Naval Task Group Exercises, Ship’s Readiness Programs, Community Engagements, Simulated Multi-Threat Naval Warfare Training, Space Domain Awareness, Strategic Missile Warning, Op IMPACT - Theatre Missile Warning.• Major accomplishments: o Developed the RCN guidance on Uncrewed Aircraft Systems operations for HMC Ships. o Improved situational awareness by providing real time information which informed strategic decision making, contributing to continental and international security. Earned Space Watch Crew Chief Qualification.• Most valuable learning experience: o I learned the high value of external perspectives to improving my team performance, by engaging with military and civilian organizations other than the RCN.• Supervisor testimonial: o “If there was a particularly difficult or complex task for the Space Watch Crew Chief, it would be reserved for him.” – Captain Adam Keeney

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Assigned to ships, participated in exercises, projects and missions. Served as a Senior Instructor at training institution.• List of units, and types of tasks and missions: o HMCS Saint John’s, HMCS Toronto, HMCS Ville-de-Quebec, HMCS Fredericton, Canadian Forces Naval Operations School. o Op NANOOK, Op ARTEMIS, Op Reassurance, Naval Task Group Exercises, Ship’s Readiness Programs, Community Engagements, Simulated Multi-Threat Naval Warfare Training, Senior Instructor of Shipborne Air Controller Courses.• Major accomplishments: o Improved tactical decision making by coordinating the exchange of suspect vessel information between own unit and headquarters which led to better interdiction target selection for which HMCS Toronto was awarded the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation in 2013. o Enhanced the situational awareness of RCN task groups by identifying and correcting a fleet wide training deficiency in the start up and troubleshooting of new tactical data link and global command and control system hardware and software.• Most valuable learning experience: o I learned to adapt instructional techniques to better tailor the delivery of instructional materials to adult learners, which improved the success rate of students.• Supervisor testimonial: o “His meticulous approach to organization allows him to effectively plan complicated flight operations and provide insightful mentorship of junior shipborne air controllers.” – Lieutenant (Navy) Nicholas Buxton

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Assigned to ships and selected to participate in an international exchange program.• List of units, and types of tasks and missions: o HMCS Preserver, HMCS Montreal, HMCS Athabaskan, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Darwin. o Naval Task Group Exercises, Ship’s Readiness Programs, Community Engagements, Simulated Multi-Threat Naval Warfare Training, Royal Australian Navy Exchange Program.• Major accomplishments: o Improved the operational readiness of the RCN by rectifying a growing capability gap as part of the first graduating class of all non-commissioned members to challenge the Shipborne Air Controller (SAC) NATO Qualification. o Ameliorated the training and development of shipborne air controllers by proving the viability of exchanging RCN shipborne air controllers with non-NATO allies such as the Royal Australian Navy. Awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Achieved the Royal Australian Navy Anti-Submarine/Anti-Surface Air Controller (ASAC) Qualification. o Validated the RCN shipborne air controller policy by achieving the Shipborne Advanced Air Controller NATO Qualification as a junior sailor.• Most valuable learning experience: o I learned how to be an effective part of a mission planning team and contributed to improved outcomes in a wide range of naval missions supported by a variety of aircraft.• Supervisor testimonial: o “He worked well with others and was often sought out to provide guidance to his peers in the absence of more senior personnel.” – Petty Officer 2nd Class Ivan Sheppard

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Assigned to ships, successfully completed exercises, projects and designated international missions.• List of units, and types of tasks and missions: o HMCS Preserver, HMCS Ville-de-Quebec. o Op ALTAIR, Escort of World Food Program contracted vessels into Mogadishu Somalia, Naval Task Group Exercises, Ship’s Readiness Programs, Community Engagements, Simulated Multi-Threat Naval Warfare Training.• Major accomplishment: o Improved the interoperability of naval units by ameliorating the connectivity of legacy tactical data link systems aboard HMCS Preserver thereby allowing the exchange of tactical information with more modern systems aboard Halifax Class frigates. Accelerated promotion to Sailor First Class.• Most valuable learning experience: o I built a comfort with giving presentations to command teams on systems and knowledge areas within my expertise, which ameliorated the situational awareness of key decision makers.• Supervisor Testimonial: o “Creative with fantastic work ethic.” – Sailor 1st Class Gerry Devries

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Assigned to ships, conducted exercises, projects and designated missions. • List of units, and types of tasks and missions: o CFB Esquimalt, HMCS Halifax, HMCS Fredericton, HMCS Preserver. o Op NANOOK, Naval Task Group Exercises, Ship’s Readiness Programs, Community Engagements, Simulated Multi-Threat Naval Warfare Training.• Major accomplishment: o Achieved the second highest mark in our occupation training class and worked with others who had more difficulty to help them pass, which contributed to our 100% success rate. Achieved Naval Combat Information Operator Qualification.• Most valuable learning experience. o I worked with many different teams and learned how to integrate and thrive in each unique group, building a strong set of social skills which improved team cohesion.• Supervisor testimonial: o “Easily grasped new concepts and used them in real world situations.” – Master Sailor René Latour

Seamanship

Intermediate Naval Environment Leadership Program | Duty Coxswain | Ship’s Firefighting | Ship’s Firefighting Attack Team Leader | Sea.

Technical

Naval Combat Information Operator | Shipborne Advanced Air Controller NATO | Space Operations | Combat Management System 330 | Link-11.

Health & Safety

Covid-19 Awareness | WHMIS | Standard First Aid | Controlled Goods Awareness

Leadership & Management

Advanced Leadership Qualification | Performance & Competency Evaluation (PaCE) | Defence Ethics | Security Awareness | Shipborne Advanced.

Certificate, General Arts & Science

Communications | Business Computer Applications | Defence and Security Certificate | Introduction to Project Management